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SIM Mission Connection (formerly SIMplicity) is our free monthly email newsletter that gives you up-to-date news of God's work through SIM around the world. Subscribe online now


Current/Sample Issue:

July 2008 Issue 6, Volume II



Also in this issue:

Sports Friends at Camp Langano (Ethiopia)

Short-Term Testimony (Philippines)

Opportunity: English Teacher (Paraguay)


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Nowhere to Turn

Peruvian woman carrying a bundle on her back

"Juana" was just 16. Arriving in Lima without accommodation or a job, she was alone and desperate. An older man offered her a home and security, which she accepted. Soon, she was expecting their first child, and then their second. It wasn't long before her partner became abusive. Life was intolerable. Four years later, confused and desperate for peace, she considered taking her life and the lives of her children as well.

Then she visited a church in one of the shanty towns on the outskirts of Lima where SIM works. Patricia, one of the Peruvian counselors from the Lima Counseling Centre, was giving a talk to young mothers. Afterwards, the two women met. Patricia was able to listen and to guide Juana to a good solution for both herself and her children.

Lima Counseling Centre a Reality

Several months ago SIM Australia asked for prayer and funds to enable two Peruvian Christian counsellors to reach out to people like Juana with the love of Christ. Through the generous support of many donors, the Lima Counselling Centre is now operating and caring for many in need of help and hope.

Working in a small, rented office, Ana and Patricia have already assisted many people. They are running training courses in areas such as parenting, marriage, and life skills.

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About $1,400 USD is still needed to complete the set-up stage and supply adequate funds for the first year.
Find out how you can help

God is at work in the desperate poverty of Lima's shanty towns:


SPORTS FRIENDS AT CAMP LANGANO - ETHIOPIA

Ethiopian boys playing soccer

Sports Friends is sending five short-term ministry teams to serve at Camp Langano in Ethiopia between July 3 and August 17.

Ethiopian Sports Friends camping leaders will work with these teams to run six weeks of camp with 40 youth attending each week's session.

Please pray that many Ethiopian youth will choose to follow Jesus during their camping experience. Learn how you can pray for these camps


SHORT-TERM TESTIMONY - PHILIPPINES

James Wilby, from the UK, spent five and a half months in the Philippines building relationships with youth. The drop-in center where he worked became a safe place for healing for many struggling with drug addictions.
Read James' story

Would you like to be stretched in your faith by going short-term? There are a wide variety of ways you could serve.
Check out the opportunities list


James Wilby with his Filipino friends

OPPORTUNITY: ENGLISH TEACHER - PARAGUAY

Elementary class at CEI poses for a photo

In Villarica, Paraguay, the International Education Center is a vital outreach of the local church.

As a native English speaker, you can help fill an important role as an English teacher. Additionally, you will have opportunities to partner with the church in their local ministry.

Find out how God could use you in Paraguay



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